Inside Israel

Youth Plant 'Facts on the Ground' at Gush Etzion

Sixty youth are literally putting “facts n the ground” for a "Netzer” agricultural camp that also is aimed at keeping the land in Jewish hands.

Netanyahu’s ‘Get Well’ Blessing from Rabbi Ovadia to Mubarak

Netanyahu will carry a “get well” letter from Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef when he meets Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Wednesday.

Jerusalem Thaws the Freeze, Approves New Housing

Jerusalem ends the de facto building freeze for Jews and approves 32 new units in Pisgat Ze’ev, located in the northeastern part of the city.

Netanyahu 'Burying Pollard Alive,' Wife Says

Jonathan Pollard spends his 9,000th day in jail. Esther Pollard to Netanyahu: You're burying him alive.

Nanny Who Braved Terror Onslaught to be Israeli Citizen

Sandra Samuel, who braved terrorist killers to rescue a young Jewish child during the Mumbai massacre, is to become an Israeli citizen.

Police Free Yitzhar Man They Had Suspected of Killing Arab

Shortly after the press trumpeted the arrest of a 37 year old resident of Samaria, he was released. He says he was attacked and did not shoo

General Mills Cooking Up Foothold in Israel

American food giant General Mills is looking for a foothold in the Holy Land, similar to other US-Israel partnerships.

Soldiers and Special-Ed Children Cooperate to Create Art

A ceremony at Gush Etzion junction’s "warm place for soldiers" featured a mosaic created by soldiers and SHALVA children with special needs.

Study Shows that Beinisch Prefers Left-Wing Groups

The Regavim Association has issued a report showing that the Supreme Court gives blatant preferential treatment to left-wing associations.

Internal IDF 'Arena' for eBay-Style Trade in Military Equipment

The IDF opens “the Arena,” allowing units to trade military equipment on an internal eBay-style site.

Visiting Senators Impressed with PA Paramilitary

Senators McCain, Graham and Lieberman praised PA troops, suggested they might eventually man checkpoints in Judea and Samaria.

Shalit March Ending in Jerusalem, Blocking Entrance to City

March by Gilad Shalit's family and supporters reaches capital, where it will face a counter-protest.

Photo Essay: New Immigrants Fulfill Prophecy of Ingathering

A breath of fresh air breezed into Israel on the tail of an El Al plane on Wednesday, as 232 North American Jews made aliyah.

UN Contradicts Itself in Blaming Israel

IMRA reports that as Hizbullah brags of crippling the UNIFIL peacekeeping force in Lebanon, UN chief Ban blames Israel for “stirring up trouble.”

Regards from the Ottomans: Turkish Grenade Found in Old City

What was a century-old Turkish hand grenade doing inside Jerusalem’s city wall? A strange discovery was made during Old City refurbishing work.

New “Humanitarian” Missionary Center in Tel Aviv

A missionary group has set up shop in the heart of Tel Aviv, offering aid to the needy – and guidance towards baptism.

US University Execs To Meet with Israeli, PA Leaders

A delegation of American university presidents is participating in an intensive seminar in Israel organized by the American Jewish Committee.

Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu's Tombstone Unveiled

The tombstone is made of marble from the Land of Israel and rocks from its four holy cities. Memorial ceremony held in Jerusalem.

PA Workers Up in Arms over Proposed Job Boycott in Yesha

Fayyad may have gone one step too far by proposing that PA workers be banned from working in Yesha. Workers face layoffs by worried Israeli firms.

University Fires Professor for Opposing Homosexuality

Ben Gurion University fires professor for stating his opinion on homosexuality. Lawsuit is threatened.

'We Need a Home Front Law'

Israel must pass a law to coordinate response to national emergencies, says National Emergency Authority official.

Study Predicts Growth in Israeli Pharmaceuticals

A recent market study predicts annual growth in Israel's pharmaceutical market, to a total of $1.84 billion in 2014.

MK Ariel: Shiloach Action Postponed for a Few Weeks Only

NU MK says he agreed to call off eviction of Arab squatters in Jerusalem because of PM's U.S. trip but patience will only last a few weeks.

Home Front Chief: Mask Distribution Failed

'As a national project, the distribution of gas masks failed,' says Major General Yair Golan. Lack of funding cited.

Shalit Protests with Similar Messages in Tel Aviv and Gaza

Marchers in Tel Aviv call to free Gilad Shalit by exchanging terrorist prisoners, as Hamas protesters vow not to ease demands.

Shuafat Terror Cell Indicted

Three Jerusalem Arabs have been indicted for forming a terrorist cell, carrying weapons, and more.

Churchgoers Heading to the Holy Land in Droves

South Florida churchgoers are heading to the Holy Land in droves, just as the best part of summer gets underway in Israel.

Abbas Eulogizes Munich Massacre Mastermind

Abbas, who promised American Jewish leaders last month to halt incitement, praises Munch Massacre mastermind who died Saturday. “He is missed.”

On LIne Judaism in the IDF: Shabbat-Friendly Phones for Soldiers

The IDF rabbinate has developed a device that will allow soldiers to speak on the telephone without Shabbat desecration.

PA Thieves Drain Jewish Town Dry

The town of Pnei Hever faces Shabbat without water due to PA thieves. Water Company officials say they are powerless to help.

Hamas Man Abu Tir Back in Jail

Senior Hamas terrorist, PA legislator Abu Tir, has been charged for failing to leave Jerusalem after previous release from prison.

Aid to Gaza Flows Despite Rocket Attacks on Israel

Humanitarian aid continues to flow into Gaza despite the stepped-up rocket attacks on southern Israeli communities emanating from the region.

"Flotilla Incident Increased Interest in Israeli Security Expo"

"Security Israel 2010", the 24th International Homeland Security Exhibition, is taking place in Tel Aviv. Arutz Sheva TV spoke with the organizer.

Yesha Leaders: We'll Build Classrooms Even if We're Jailed

Knesset Education Committee features wall-to-wall criticism of Defense Minister Barak's freeze of classroom construction in Judea and Samaria.

OECD Praises Israeli Innovation in Field of Agriculture

As Israel joins OECD, the organization publicizes a comprehensive review of agricultural policies of Israel during the last two decades

Abbas Talks Nicely to US Jews while PA TV Calls Them Animals

Abbas told US Jews on June 9 he will stop incitement and that Jews and Arabs must live in peace. A week later, PA TV taught that Jews are enemies.

Islamic Movement 'Penetrated Arab Schools in Israel'

Knesset Education Committee hears evidence that radical Muslim groups have a foothold in Arab sector of the education system.

US Marines To Honor The Man Who Saved Tel Aviv

A former Israel Air Force fighter pilot and US ex-Marine will be honored in Washington next week for his service to his first adopted homeland.

Moshe Feiglin's Son Critically Injured; Prayers are Requested

Moshe Feiglin's son is "fighting for his life" after being hit by a car Monday. Family asks for prayers for David Yosef ben Faige Perel.

IDF Kills Gaza Terrorist after Mortar Attack

The IDF swiftly responded to a mortar attack on the Western Negev Monday afternoon and killed one armed Gaza terrorist. Two others were wounded.

1,000 Israeli Youth 'Ambassadors' Head to America

Over 1,000 Israeli youths are heading to America as “ambassadors” of Zionism in summer camps.

Arab-Israeli Terror Gang Arrested, Tied to 2009 Murder

Joint police and Shin Bet effort led to capture of Israeli Arab terrorist gang that murdered cab driver Yafim Weinstein in 2009.

Hundreds of Arabs Rampage in Shiloach

At least ten security men hurt as Arabs hurl fire bombs, rocks. Three homes reported on fire.

Abbas: Return to Direct Talks If Mitchell Makes Progress

If proximity talks go well, the Palestinian Authority may return to direct negotiations, according to PA Chairman and Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas.

Yeshiva Hip-Hop Band "Shtar" Releases New CD

Ori M’Ori of Shtar gave up rapping after he started attending yeshiva in Jerusalem. But it was a rabbi who encouraged him to continue.

Likud Central Committee: Build When Freeze Ends

The Likud Central Committee unanimously adopted a resolution on Thursday supporting construction in Jerusalem as well as Judea and Samaria

Water Theft Plagues Hevron Region

Jews living in the Hevron region face daily water theft at the hands of their PA neighbors; thieves use as much as 75% of water.

Israeli Police Tell Hamas Leader to Get Out of Jerusalem

Israeli police give terrorist leader Mohammed Abu-Tir one day to get out of Jerusalem.

Hamas Fears Israeli Raid If Red Cross Visits Shalit

Hamas has refused Red Cross visits to kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit because of fears that Israel would then try to conduct a raid and free him.

500 Children Protest Jerusalem Red Tape

Children protest after a school wall collapses and Jerusalem's municipality won't allow the building to be fixed due to bureaucratic red tape.

Herskovitz Saga Continues with Arab Rock Attacks

Third Arab rock-throwing incident in two weeks prevents Yitzchak Herskovitz, 79, from paving a path from his property to the street.

Edelstein: Disengagement Harmed Israel's Public Diplomacy

Visiting the community of expulsion victims at Nitzan, Minister Yuli Edelstein disputes the claim that the pullout would promote Israel's image.

Ex-Mossad Director: Pre-Emption, Not Retaliation, Against Iran

Israel should consider a pre-emptive strike against Iran, asserted former Mossad Director Shabtai Shavit at the Bar-Ilan Univ. Ambassadors' Forum

Netanyahu Meets with Shalit's Grandfather

The grandfather of kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit says he's "optimistic" about the future after meeting with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

US Bans Government Workers from Israeli Highway 443 at Night

One day after a report that Netanyahu can’t travel on Highway 443 because of fears of Arab attacks, the US bans it workers from the road at night.

Israel Elected to Lead Battle Against 'Blood-Diamonds'

Israel was elected to chair the "Kimberley Process," an international joint initiative to stem the flow of rough diamonds used to finance terror

Winds from Gaza Coast Begin to Break Heat Wave

Something good from Gaza: Fresh winds blew eastward Tuesday morning, breaking the heat wave that sent thermometers in Eilat to 122 degrees.

Wounded Soldiers on US Trip

Wounded IDF soldiers recall trip to US and Canada hosted by the Chabad Israel Center.

Ben-Ari: Arab Radio Inciting to Terrorism

MK Ben-Ari cites encouragement of Gaza-bound flotillas in request to shut down A-Shams radio station.

Three Terror Cells - Arabs from Jerusalem - Nabbed

Police and Shin Bet nab three Jerusalem-based Arab terrorist cells responsible for attacks on soldiers and civilians.